Qatar hosts ITU plenipotentiary conference 2026 in Doha

Artificial intelligence and the management of emerging digital technologies are central themes at the ITU Plenipotentiary Conference  in Doha of Qatar, which runs from November 9 to November 27. Delegates from 194 ITU Member States are discussing how to build balanced regulatory frameworks that foster AI innovation while managing risks like cross-border cyber threats, algorithmic bias, and the widening digital divide.

Discussions also emphasize that scaling AI requires integrating energy and digital infrastructure planning, addressing power and data center bottlenecks particularly in the Global South.